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The Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film is an award for documentary films. In 1941, the first awards for feature-length documentaries were bestowed as Special Awards to Kukan and Target for Tonight. They have since been bestowed competitively each year, with the exception of 1946.
Sep 3, 2023 · The Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature has been an integral part of the Oscars since 1942. It was introduced to honor filmmakers who excel in capturing real-life events and narratives, offering audiences a glimpse into authentic stories that both educate and entertain.
Mar 12, 2023 · “Navalny,” a film that explores the plot to kill Russian anti-corruption campaigner and former presidential candidate, Alexey Navalny, has won the Oscar for best documentary feature at Sunday ...
Jan 5, 2023 · Members of the documentary branch vote to determine the shortlist and the nominees for documentary feature as well as documentary short (15 films were shortlisted from 98 qualified...
Mar 27, 2022 · Summer of Soul (…. Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) took home the prize for best documentary feature at the 2022 Oscars. Director and executive producer Ahmir “Questlove ...
Mar 12, 2023 · As Navalny won best documentary feature film at the 2023 Oscars, filmmaker Daniel Roher dedicated the award to the film’s namesake political prisoner and Putin critic while Navalny’s wife...
Mar 11, 2024 · “20 Days in Mariupol” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, where it won an audience award. It went on to claim best documentary from the Directors Guild and BAFTA and was considered a favorite for the Academy Award going into the night.
